Bushnell, Illinois
Bushnell: Town in Florida, United States
About
Bushnell is a town located in the county of McDonough in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,117 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,825 inhabitants.
The town was created 141 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Bushnell
| Population : | 2,825 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McDonough County |
| Postal code : | 33513 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 352 |
| Area : | 29.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Capital city : | Bushnell is capital of Sumter County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:15:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bushnell is located at 40°33'10"N 90°30'22"W (40.5528200, -90.5062400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bushnell decreased by 10.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,107 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,108 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,088 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,053 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,032 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,999 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,945 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,910 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,877 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,825 | -1.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 87,796 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 83,184 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 87,583 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 83,301 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 83.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,690 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
Bushnell zip code is 61422.
County name: McDonough, County
fips: 17109
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $297,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,692 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,260 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 34,079 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 113,158 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 145,727 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,178 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,029,670 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,132 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,276 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,884 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,797 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,209 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,977 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,175 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,348 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 525 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,979 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,854.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.23 |
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Schools in Bushnell
College & universities near Bushnell, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bushnell, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bushnell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Post Office | Bushnell (IL) | 61422 |
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Other cities in McDonough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDonough County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 17,206 | City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States |
| Colchester | 1,273 | City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Grove | 714 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Blandinsville | 586 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Industry | 432 | Village in Illinois, US |
| Good Hope | 361 | Village in United States of America |
| Prairie City | 344 | Township in McDonough County, Illinois |
| Bardolph | 227 | Village in the United States |
| Tennessee | 106 | Village in Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bushnell distances to largest Illinois cities
